Highway 63 accident sends two to hospital

A head-on crash on North Highway 63 in Rolla late Tuesday morning sent two people to the hospital.

Staff reports

A head-on crash on North Highway 63 in Rolla late Tuesday morning sent two people to the hospital.

According to a Rolla Police Department accident report, the crash occurred when a 2000 Kia driven by Dennis Elm, of St. James, was traveling southbound in the 1500 block of North Highway 63 near the intersection of St. Patrick’s Lane and crossed the center line and struck another vehicle head-on driven by Rachel Forester, of Newburg.

A third vehicle driven by Claude McMillen, of St. James, was unable to avoid the accident and struck both vehicles.

Both Elm and Forester were transported to Phelps County Regional Medical Center. The report did not state how serious their injuries were. McMillen refused medical treatment.

Elm was cited for careless and imprudent driving and improper lane usage. The crash occurred around 11:10 a.m. Oct. 2.